This is a simple variation on the Shammgod. It was performed by Tracy McGrady in the most recent All-Star game.

With your right hand, dribble the ball fifteen inches in front of your left foot so that it bounces fairly close to your defender.

As they lunge for it, reach across your body with your right hand and pull the ball back diagonally across your defender's body so that it bounces wide of your right side. This should leave them turned to their right while you slip easily past them on their left. Alternatively, you can dribble the ball between their legs (see the video for a demonstration).

Although this probably isn’t a move you’d be advised to try on a concrete court, A.O. and others have pulled it off on more forgiving surfaces a number of times. For this move to be possible, your defender’s legs must be wide open.

Dribble the ball low and fast in front of you while edging slowly towards your defender.

As you draw within two feet or so, stop the ball dead on the floor in front of you.

Bend down and kick it gently through your defender’s legs.

Immediately following this, dive to the floor and slide through your defender’s legs after the ball.

Use this one to startle your defender, but make sure not to let go of the ball. If you do, it could hit them in the face, and they may decide to return the favour. Check out the video below to see the trick.

This move is the trademark of God Shammgod, formerly known as Shammgod Wells, who had a brief stint in the NBA with the Washington Wizards.

With your right hand, dribble the ball so that it lands roughly a fifteen inches in front of your left foot.

Lean forward as if to make a move towards the basket, but take the ball with your left hand and step back quickly. If performed smoothly, you’ll create a few feet of space between you and your defender.

Tip: Positioning of the ball is key. It must be placed close enough to the defender that they attempt to take it, but not so close that they can reach it before you do.

Notes: The original version of this move was invented by Rory "Disaster" Grace, who finished the trick by knocking the ball between the defender's legs with his fist. This is what gave rise to the name "The Punch".